Awesome Women

Meg Hooper is a registered psychologist with a PhD in Organisational Psychology. Over the past 17 years, through a mix of internal and external consulting roles. Meg has honed her skills as an Organisational Change Manager, working on changes of all sizes. While she has developed a broad practice of doing what it takes, Meg’s speciality is helping teams create a strong identity and sense of purpos...

FleetCrew was established by Ben Harris and Mary-Ann Strelow to give you peace of mind by supplying a market leading range of specialist hire vehicles and maintenance services in the mining, construction, commercial and tourism & leisure industries. With branches in Brisbane, Dysart, Mackay and Mount Isa, FleetCrew offers specialist 4wd vehicles for short term or long-term hire throughout east...

In October we were joined by a number of speakers and interviewees to discuss mental health in the workplace. The construction industry is notoriously male-dominated, and the many capable women who enter the construction industry often have to fight harder, speak louder and face extraordinary pressure to create their own success. Event attendees will be provided with the tools to achieve personal...

When I finished high school, I dived into a combined business and law degree. I always wanted to study business and I decided to do the law course as I got the results to do law as well. University was a hard slog and I worked in a small law firm during my university years to get experience. In fact, sometimes I worked up to three jobs to get through university. I fully intended on having a great...

Nicole started working while at school (part-time) for Sizzler, then she worked for a printing company in administration. Following this role, she joined the team at STA Consulting Engineers and spent 25 Years in a variety of roles including Reception, Admin Office Manager, Marketing Manager, Chief Operations Officer and finally in the role of National Business Development Manager. What next? Its...

Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist who works with corporates & professional services firms to create physical environments that drive high performance teams. Mel believes that our environments have the opportunity to positively influence our behaviour and performance at work. Mel has enabled her clients to realise not only substantial financial business profits, but also shift...

Pepita Hampson joined Youngcare in February of 2017 following work in the mental health area. Pepita has also worked in a voluntary capacity with the homeless community of Brisbane and during the floods of 2011. She has also spent time travelling to East Timor and living in the mountain villages to assist with building projects and education of some of the poorest people in the world. Pepita is th...

she wear was established in 2013 after an unfortunate nail-through-the-foot accident. Our Founder, Stacey, searched far and wide for comfortable, stylish women’s work boots. Astounded at only finding “unisex” options that were heavy, ill fitting, and just plain boring, she set out to develop a range of safety work boots designed specifically for women. After much research and development, due dili...

Plumbaround are a locally owned & operated plumbing company. With over 15 years’ experience we have offices based in Albany Creek & Chermside West which allows us to service all suburbs in Brisbane, South and North Brisbane. Specialising in plumbing, drainage, gas fitting. Congratulations to Peita on her recent nominations and being a finalist of the AusMumpreneur awards. The Award...

Tweed Real Food are a 5th generation family farming business who hand-make: Irresistibly delicious dukkah, rubs, salts, balsamic vinegars and more. All FREE from Gluten, Preservatives, MSG... Real Ingredients - Real Flavour. From a Farmer to your plate. The passion, drive and increasing success behind local award-winning business Tweed Real Food comes down to the driving force that is Julia Foyste...

Andrea is a passionate advocate for business entrepreneurship, transforming organisations from Good to Amazing! Utilising the Marketing Blueprint, this is the basis of our strategic development, seeking clearly defined pathways for marketing expertise to build with success. Working with all business entities from start up to growth and expansion. Fundamentally, we define the best fit-for-purpose s...

Throughout high school I did all the manual arts classes I could as I enjoyed it and was good at it, it also boosted my confidence as I didn’t do so well at Home Economics. But my first real glimpse into a future in construction, was as I grew up. My Mother worked in a quarry driving frontend loaders and soil testing showing me anything was possible. After my pre-apprenticeship course (which I ace...

Jo Kirley works as a BDM at Busy at Work and also runs the Apprentice Trade Events at Bunnings around QLD – showing school kids about apprenticeships & traineeships. BUSY At Work is an established and trusted not for profit organisation providing career opportunities to job seekers and students through apprenticeship, employment and education support programs. Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | I...

For over 20 years, Janeen Vosper worked as the General Manager of Sales for a successful multi- million-dollar, national supply business. Wanting to share her expertise with women starting up in business, Janeen established her coaching business, Speech Perfect in 2007. Janeen’s passion is now to empower women in small business. To provide women with the skills to speak with a confident voice and...

In 2003, Louise's life changed forever when her reporter husband left for war. A mother of two children under 4, this yanked her out of her comfortable bubble of domesticity and part-time work. Deciding she had to take control of what she could, she went on to create $42 million of property – working school hours, while raising her family. Her drive was to insulate her family financially to keep t...

Jessica helps people to promote their businesses on Facebook - whether it be a self-paced online course, one-on-one training or for some businesses running their Facebook marketing for them. She likes to think that she takes away that "what do I do next" feeling when it comes to advertising on Facebook & Instagram. By day, Jessica juggles her family and also runs her Facebook Ad Agency – JR Me...

Tracey is the Director of Stainless Steel Drainage & Civil / Stainless Steel Design, a leading Queensland based manufacturer and distributor of Stainless Steel surface drainage products - providing surface drainage solutions to Architects, Builders and Plumbers, creating aesthetic and functional drainage solutions for indoor and outdoor spaces. Tracey also has a background in Sales &am...

Transformational Leadership Coaching is what Emily does - ensuring people have the strategy, structures, and psychology they need – for the success, social impact, and personal freedom they aspire to. She is rolling around in the joy of my 15th year working as a trainer, coach and consultant to many award-winning businesses, high performers and exceptional business people. Business is a beautiful...

Safety Glasses Online was created to decrease the incidence of accidental eye injuries at work, sport, and play. Founder Emma is a practicing Optometrist.  She saw the need for easily accessible, affordable quality eye protection in practice.  As the number of people presenting with accidental eye injuries is high. She is able to provide advice on your PPE eyewear requirements.  To...

Ruth has bounced forward into her 3rd Act with a vigour and excitement that belies her sixth decade. She had already taken the knowledge and experiences from her almost 30 years in corporate life to pivot her career dramatically at 57 into an industry where she had no experience. Ruth continues to be a "hands on fitness instructor" and believes that being consistent in our exercise is vital to liv...

‘I know. I have been there. I have had to make some hard choices.  And with each hard choice came consequences. It is these choices that I don’t want anyone else in a vulnerable position to have to make and I know you don’t either –a mother shouldn’t have to choose to buy a loaf of bread or sanitary products for her daughter, to feed many hungry mouths or a roof over their head. This is where...

Brian Ross had the world at his feet, travelling and working overseas before returning home to Canberra to be with his close-knit family. Like any young man, Brian wanted a life of independence and adventure and qualified as a Marine Technician in the Royal Australian Navy. He loved the navy life – the mateship and travel, and was excited to be deployed to Iraq. On the way home from serving his co...

Since 2007, Camila has been designing spaces in a wide range of different fields and areas, and work together with my clients to create the designs that are most suitable to their specific needs. Every space has its own personality, and with a few touch ups, you can really make it shine. At Dezign Moda, Camila works with her clients throughout the whole process, and make sure to bring their vision...

For over 30 years, Julie Bolitho, the Managing Director of Dedicated Staffing Solutions (DSS) has been working within the residential building and construction sector, with multi award winning construction companies, trade colleges, not for profit organisations, along with over 5 years with the housing industry experts and advocates for the industry – HIA. Due to her extensive industry experience,...

Peace is passionate about supporting women to reach their full potential and create the life they want to live. She has helped thousands of women achieve their dream of running a successful and profitable business and believes that investing in women is the best way to change the world. Peace Mitchell co-founded AusMumpreneur in 2009 creating Australia’s #1 community for mothers in business and co...